Job description
Location: Des Moines, IA, US, 50321
Siegwerk in Des Moines, IA is looking to add Production Technicians to our manufacturing team! Our production staff work 12 hour shifts, 3 days in one week, 4 days in the next, meaning you will enjoy 3 and 4 days off on alternating weeks.
Current openings available on both day and overnight shifts, 12 hours starting at either 6 AM or 6 PM. Base rate is $18/hour plus applicable shift differential.
Our Production Technicians are crucial to the operation of our business as they are responsible for the creation of our inks. As a Production Technician you will be responsible for combining proper quantities of materials needed to produce inks and bases; filtering finished products into proper containers; operating production equipment; and ensuring accurate labeling and movement of product to shipping area.
Job Responsibilities
- Set up and operate equipment (pre-batch, milling, and dispensing) per procedures. Monitor equipment for proper operation, function and safety.
- Accurately weigh each item/component and combine as directed on the batch ticket; selects proper equipment for processing.
- Takes samples of ink to QC Lab. Adjusts batches of ink as needed for quality control.
- Properly filter and/or strain large/small batches of ink.
- Accurately weigh all containers and sets scale accordingly. Ensures proper containers are used and prepared for shipping.
- Pump large/small batches of ink into proper containers. Take measures to ensure accuracy.
- Choose appropriate labels and ensure correct labeling.
- Perform shipping and receiving duties as needed.
- Assist with maintenance when needed.
- Thoroughly clean all containers, still & work area including floors, walls and equipment.
- Complete product sheets, checking for accuracy.
- Communicate status of work to other shifts, as needed.
- Prioritize workflow on their assigned machine or equipment.
- As needed, serves as back up for other production technicians or other production staff.
- Perform minor maintenance functions on equipment following the preventative maintenance schedule.
- Participate in department meetings regarding a variety of topics, i.e., safety, process improvement, plant operations.
- Strictly adhere to all health, safety and environmental policies.
- Participate in completion of annual Physical Inventory.
- Stop ink shipments if quality is in question and reports to manager.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Ability to operate forklift and other powered industrial equipment as required.
- Ability to read and interpret documents in English. This includes safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 6 months production experience is preferred
To apply for this position please click on APPLY.
Nearest Major Market: Des Moines
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